Archive for May, 2008

Nanowire mesh to act as

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Washington, May 31 : Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a mat of nanowires, with the touch and feel of paper, which could be an important new tool in the cleanup of oil and other organic pollutants.

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Ausam announces filing of March 31, 2008 financial information

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

TSX Venture Exchange – Symbol “AZE” CALGARY, May 30 /CNW/ – Ausam Energy Corporation (“Ausam” or the “Company”) announces today that it has filed its unaudited consolidated financial statements fo…

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Crude prices too high – says UAE

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

The UAE's Opec governor said he believes market fundamentals do not justify current high global oil prices, reported Gulf News. Ali Obaid Al Yabhouni said he is concerned that oil prices are rising 'too fast too high', adding that the UAE is prepared to produce more oil to meet its 'commitment and responsibilities' as a producer. However, he said the market is satisfied at the moment and that 'obviously there is more supply than demand'.

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Opec sees no need to boost output

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Opec's head of research said there is no need for the organisation to boost output this year, reported Reuters. Hasan Qabazard said stocks were building as oil production was outstripping demand by 800,000 bpd to one million bpd in the second quarter. Now that Saudi Arabia has boosted supply, stocks should build even more, he added.

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Weekly review. Kazakhstan ratifies oil transit treaty with …

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

May 28 was the second anniversary of the pipeline’s first oil reaching Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, and the BTC is now transporting 1 million …

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Mexico Energy Reform to Attract Some New Firms

Friday, May 30th, 2008

A Mexican energy reform bill will attract new players to team up with state-run Petroleos Mexicanos to develop untapped oil zones, including deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Petroleos Mexicanos Pres…

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Malaysia to raise palm oil exports to UAE

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Malaysia expects to increase its palm oil exports to the UAE by about 15% this year to meet rising demand for edible oils, reported Gulf News. The UAE's imports this year could cross 400,000 tonnes compared with 354,000 tonnes in 2007, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. At current prices, Malaysia is expected to earn about Dhs1.67bn ($455m) from palm oil exports to the UAE in 2008.

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Drilling permits increase – Times Record News

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Drilling permits increaseTimes Record News, TX - 36 minutes agoDistrict 9 (North Texas) continued to lead the state in the number of permits to drill oil/gas in April with 438, and there were 324 gas completions in the …

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Gas Prices Stir Plenty of Talk at the Pumps

Friday, May 30th, 2008

May 29, 2008 &iddot; As gas prices hit $4 a gallon in many cities across America, they're the chief topic of conversation at most gas stations. A popular question: “How much did it cost YOU to fill '…

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Oil Prices Fall as Regulators Boost Surveillance

Friday, May 30th, 2008

May 30, 2008 &iddot; Crude oil prices are down from their record highs. Oil is now trading under $130 a barrel; it was more than $135 a barrel last week. The drop is partly a result of the rising val…

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